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Cross-buy Content Terms and Conditions

1. “Cross-Buy” content is provided by Sony Interactive Entertainment Network Europe Limited of 10 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7LP, United Kingdom (Company Reg. no 6020283) ("we", "us", "our"). When we refer to "you" or "your" we mean the recipient of the Cross-Buy content.

2. Cross-Buy content applies to certain games only.

3. Where Cross-Buy content does apply:

(a) when you purchase a PlayStation®3 game disc, you will be entitled to receive the PlayStation®Vita digital version of the same game (also known as Cross-Buy content);

(b) when you purchase a PlayStation®3 digital game, you will be entitled to receive the PlayStation®Vita and the PlayStation®4 digital versions of the same game (also known as Cross-Buy content);

(c) when you purchase a PlayStation®Vita game that is the same price as the PlayStation®3 version of the same game, you will be entitled to receive the PlayStation®3 digital version of the same game (also known as Cross-Buy content);

(d) when you purchase a PlayStation®Vita game that is the same price as the PlayStation®4 version of the same game, you will be entitled to receive the PlayStation®4 digital version of the same game (also known as Cross-Buy content);

(e) when you purchase a PlayStation®4 digital game, you will be entitled to receive the PlayStation®Vita and the PlayStation®3 digital versions of the same game (also known as Cross-Buy content); and

(f) when you purchase a PlayStation®4 game disc, you will be entitled to receive the PlayStation®Vita and the PlayStation®3 digital versions of the same game (also known as Cross-Buy content),

each at no additional charge, subject to these terms and conditions (“Terms”).

4. To access Cross-Buy content, you will need (i) a Sony Entertainment Network ("SEN") account (previously known as a PlayStation®Network account); (ii) an applicable PlayStation® device; and (iii) an internet connection. You are responsible for any costs related to your internet connection.

5. SEN accounts are only available to those aged 7 years or older. If you are under 18, parental or guardian consent is required. Certain Cross-Buy content may have specific additional restrictions such as age ratings and usage rights. You may not be able to access content rated higher than your age.

6. Cross-Buy content can only be activated once per game and can only be applied to one SEN account.

7. In order to access Cross-Buy content:

(a) when you purchase a PlayStation®3 game disc, Cross-Buy content is available to download via PlayStation®Store and is delivered by way of disc benefits as follows:

i. with your PlayStation®3 game disc in your PlayStation®3 system, access “Disc Benefits” under “Game” on the XMB™ Menu;

ii. if Cross-Buy content is available, follow the on-screen instructions to link the additional content to your SEN account;

iii. download the content to your PlayStation®Vita from the download list; and

iv. once registered, the Cross-Buy content will only be available for use with your SEN account;

(b) when you purchase a PlayStation®3 digital game, you will be eligible to access Cross-Buy content as follows:

ii. purchase the PlayStation®Vita game and/or the PlayStation®3 game which is marked as available at no additional cost; and

iii. once purchased, you can download the content to your PlayStation®Vita and/or your PlayStation®3 from the download list; and

(e) when you purchase a PlayStation®4 game disc, Cross-Buy content is available to redeem from PlayStation®Store using voucher codes included with the game disc.

8. There is no cash alternative to Cross-Buy content. Cross-Buy content cannot be exchanged, transferred, sold or returned for a cash refund (except as required by law).

9. We reserve the right to substitute any Cross-Buy content offered via a Cross-Buy promotion with an alternative game or content of similar value.

10. In the event that any Cross-Buy content is defective or unavailable, your sole remedy, and our sole liability, shall be the replacement of such Cross-Buy content, where such replacement may be substituted with an alternative game or content of similar value. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we and our licensees, affiliates and licensors make no other warranties, express or implied, with respect to Cross-Buy content, including without limitation, any express or implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and exclude all other liability to you arising from your purchase and/or use of Cross-Buy content. You may have other legal rights as a consumer which are not affected by these Terms.

14. Voucher codes are not transferable and may not be re-sold. Voucher codes have an expiry date which will be communicated with the Voucher code. No cash alternatives will be offered. Voucher codes will not be replaced if lost, damaged or stolen.

17. We may assign these Terms to any member of the Sony group of companies without your consent provided that such assignment does not adversely affect your rights under these Terms.

18. We reserve the right to update and/or amend these Terms in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

19. To the extent permitted by applicable law, these Terms shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and the contract between you and us shall be deemed to have been formed and performed in England.